This natural lake is an oasis of calm and peace located in the heart of Moraine Hills. The Lake Defiance Trail encircles it entirely, giving you the opportunity to spot many species of birds.
Moraine Hills State Park is made up of a collection of paved, dirt, and rocky trails passing by lakes and next to a river. With a few different parking areas, …
Neatly tucked away in the far northeastern corner of McHenry County is this gem of a 521 acre preservation area. It is a conservation area that has biologically rich ecosystems …
Runners can wander woodsy trails or connect to the McHenry County Prairie Trail during outings in Sterne’s Fen Nature Preserve. Since gaining Illinois Nature Preserve status in 1994, the site’s …
This area was once an abandoned quarry and in the late 90s, Crystal Lake city began transforming it into a natural area. The revived habitats are now home to an …